Brandon Drury, the Yankees' newest addition, arrived at the team's spring training camp in Tampa after being acquired from the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in a three-team trade that saw the Yankees ship out prospects 2B Nick Solak and RHP Taylor Widener.

Though having been on the team for mere days, Drury is already speaking like a Yankee veteran by publically focusing his attention on the World Series.

"I'm excited. I want to win a World Series, that's the goal here,'' Drury said, via Pete Caldera of Record. "We've got the guys to do it. So, to join a group of guys like this, it's special to me.''

Drury admits that playing for the Yankees is a dream come true as Derek Jeter was his favorite player growing up.

"(It's) a dream come true. This is the team I watched growing up, so to be here it's just unbelievable,'' said Drury.

As spring training games are set to begin, it's expected that Drury will be the team's starting third baseman on Opening Day. Manager Aaron Boone expects Drury will take full advantage of his opportunity with his new team.

"He sees the opportunity in front of him coming to our club,'' said Boone. "I see a talented player, a guy that's in really good shape. And I think his eyes are really lighting up right now because of the opportunity that exists here. We think he's going to impact our club. We feel like there's more in there, and we can help him get the rest of it out.''

In 135 games for the Diamondbacks last season, Drury hit .267 with 13 home runs an 63 RBIs. Despite those being respectable numbers, the 25-year-old is promising improvements.

Machado would mesh perfectly with Yanks' young studs

Oct 26, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado (8) hits a single in the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox in game three of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports (Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

When it comes to the question of whether the Yankees should go all-in this winter and take the Manny Machado plunge, the best answer is a paraphrase of sorts of GM Brian Cashman:

"I'm surprised you're still asking."

Sure, that was Cashman's dodge quote about not being in on Bryce Harper early in the Winter Meetings, but it applies here, too. As good as they are, these Yanks still need a talent jolt and they should sign Machado, one of the winter's free-agent plums. Heck, it might be worth it just to up the Yanks' chances of not playing in the do-or-die American League Wild Card game again.

Andujar, looking to improve his fielding, has heard from Beltre

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The Yankees knew Miguel Andujar had a great approach at the plate, enough to put him in their Major League plans in 2018. But even they didn't expect him to have the breakout season he produced.

If it wasn't for Japanese standout Shohei Otani's dual-threat performance for the Angels, Andujar would've won the Rookie of the Year after posting a .297/.328/.527 line with 27 homers and 92 RBI. However, the fielding aspect of Andujar's game wasn't entirely up to speed with his bat.

Andujar was rated the worst everyday third baseman in baseball last season, according to Fangraphs. He had -25 defensive runs saved, and totaled 15 errors (seven throwing, seven fielding) over 136 games at third. Outside of metrics, it was clear to the naked eye Andujar was struggling in the hot corner with a loopy arm motion and delayed reaction at times.

Yankees favorites to land free agent Manny Machado

An online sportsbook believes the slugger will soon be in the Bronx

Dec 18 | 11:40PM

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The Yankees must decide whether or not to push all their chips in on Manny Machado, but oddsmakers believe they will do it.

Per online sportsbook, Bookmaker EU, the Bronx Bombers are the favorites to land the right-handed slugger at -140.

The Phillies are the next favorites while the White Sox, Dodgers and Nationals round out the order before the field.

Four reasons why Yankees' offseason is not a failure if free agent Manny Machado signs elsewhere

Machado would improve the team, but he's not the be-all and end-all

By Chris Carelli | Dec 18 | 10:30AM

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Chris Carelli, SNY.TVFacebook | Twitter | About Me | Archives: The Yankees would be better with Manny Machado on the roster and it's a move that the team should make. However, the extent to which Machado improves the club is unknown and the notion that the offseason will be a failure if the Yanks cannot sign the 26-year-old is not entirely true.

And Cashman has reason to put his newest employee right to work. According to Feinsand, Beltran was previously represented by Dan Lozano of MVP Sports Group, who also reps free agent superstar Manny Machado.

Yankees will pay CC Sabathia $500,000 bonus despite missing incentive

Sabathia ejected two innings shy of innings threshold

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia reacts and points to the Tampa Bay Rays dugout after he hits catcher Jesus Sucre with a pitch and gets ejected from the game during the sixth inning at Tropicana Field. (Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports)

CC Sabathia will receive his $500,000 bonus after all.

The 38-year-old Sabathia was ejected two innings shy of hitting the 155-inning mark for the 2018 season, which would have triggered a $500,000 incentive in his contract.

In his last regular-season start, Sabathia had thrown just 55 pitches through five scoreless innings. But after hitting Jake Bauers with a pitch in the fifth inning, the Tampa Bay Rays' Andrew Kittredge threw a fastball behind Yankees catcher Austin Romine's head in the sixth inning.

Why Noah Syndergaard trade talks will have an impact on Yankees and Mets for years to come

We can no longer dismiss the chance of a major blockbuster transpiring between the teams

It was weeks ago now, long before any of us noticed, that Brian Cashman and Brodie Van Wagenen began talking. The reason seemed simple enough -- Cashman needed pitching, and Van Wagenen had it.

But, as anyone who follows New York baseball knows, this was no small thing at all, and was in fact the beginning of a major change. For years, the Yankees and Mets simply did not believe that a significant deal between them was possible. Now, somehow, they were talking about Noah Syndergaard and others.

Syndergaard did not ultimately become a Yankee, of course. But it got closer than anyone would have thought possible, and that very fact brings major, positive ramifications for years to come. We can no longer dismiss the chance of a major blockbuster transpiring between the teams.

The Bombers will reportedly meet with Machado on Wednesday in New York

The Yankees have been lying in the weeds when it comes to free agent 3B/SS Manny Machado, who is reportedly looking for a deal that will pay him roughly $300 million over 10 years. Here are the latest rumors...

Dec. 16, 11:23 AM:

The White Sox are meeting with Machado in Chicago on Monday, though Buster Olney of ESPN reported that the Sox aren't interested in signing Machado or Bryce Harper to a record-setting deal...

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HEAR IT: Legendary Yankees announcer John Sterling calls Nets game

Sterling returns to the court where his broadcasting career began

By Deesha Thosar | Dec 16 | 4:06PM

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We are underway.

John Sterling uttered those three words as he turned back the clock on a rainy Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn. The legendary Yankees radio announcer returned to his stomping grounds to call the Nets-Hawks game at Barclays Center for YES Network.

Sterling, 80, began his broadcasting career calling play-by-play for the then-Baltimore Bullets for the 1970-71 NBA season. He came to New York to cover a number of sports, including professional hockey and football. Sterling served as the Nets and Islanders announcer from 1975-80 before spending nine years in Atlanta to cover the Hawks and Braves. He returned to New York to broadcast Yankees games in 1989 for WABC radio and has been with the Bronx Bombers ever since.

Chris Carelli, SNY.TVFacebook | Twitter | About Me | Archives: The Yankees have reached the offseason many believed would see them make monumental moves that push them back to the head of the pack in the American League as they aim for a 28th World Series title.

Here is an update of rumors surrounding the Yankees pursuits, followed by my take on how things currently stand and may shake out…

Backup plans for Machado evolving

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Yankees reportedly have new competition for Freddy Galvis

The Bombers have a need with Didi Gregorius recovering from Tommy John surgery

With an injured Didi Gregorius, the Yankees -- in addition to the Mets -- are reportedly interested in acquiring Freddy Galvis to fill a need at shortstop, but they may have some new competition.

The Pirates have a big interest in the 29-year-old switch-hitting infielder, according to George A. King II of the New York Post.Jordy Mercer, who played with Pittsburgh the last seven seasons, signed a one-year, $5.25 million deal with the Tigers on Friday.

A talent evaluator touted Galvis' versatility, telling the New York Post that he "can play short, second and third, and if you needed him he can play the outfield." The evaluator added that Galvis "has some pop" and "is a real good guy."

WATCH: Can the Yankees recreate their dominant 2018 bullpen this offseason?

The BNNY crew thinks Adam Ottavino could be a nice fit

Dec 15 | 1:20AM

In 2018, the Yankees possessed one of the best -- if not the best -- bullpen in all of baseball. With flamethrowers Aroldis Chapman and Dellin Betances in the back end, they still touted relievers like David Robertson, Chad Green, Jonathan Holder, and even Zach Britton when he came over at the trade deadline.

However, that was then, and this is now. This offseason, GM Brian Cashman has to reload his bullpen following the losses of Robertson and Britton to free agency. He can obviously re-sign them, but could there be more intriguing options out on the market? Perhaps Adam Ottavino?

The Baseball Night in New York crew give their takes on whether or not the Yankees need to reload their bullpen with a top-tier guy, and if so, who should it be?

How Winter Meetings impacted MLB market, affects Yankees

Yanks still need to address bullpen, finding another infielder

Aside from a few nifty quips by Bryce Harper's agent, there was little real action on baseball's two biggest free agents at this week's Winter Meetings. Harper and Scott Boras sat down with a few clubs and Manny Machado has meet-and-greets scheduled in the coming days, but neither player seems close to a resolution.

Instead, the best intel to come out of Las Vegas might have been about the developing bullpen market. Or further confirmation that shopping for a top-end catcher, by trade or free agency, will be pricey.

That affects both the Yankees and Mets, who are searching for upgrades. Here's a look at the market following the week in Vegas.

1. RHP Sonny Gray

Joan Steinbrenner, Yankees' vice chairperson and wife of late George Steinbrenner, dies at 83

'Joan was a compassionate and caring matriarch'

Dec 14 | 1:40PM

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Joan Steinbrenner, Yankees' vice chairperson and wife of late owner George Steinbrenner, passed away at her home in Tampa, Fla. at the age of 83, the team announced on Friday.

"Joan was a compassionate and caring matriarch whose profound love for her family and those in the community always inspired us," the Steinbrenner family said in a statement. "Her elegance and grace touched everyone around her, and we know her spirit will live on through her legacy of good works. We are grateful to have had her in our lives, and she will be deeply missed."

Yankees are right to patiently wait

"Laying in the weeds" just doesn't cut it when describing the Yankees and any pursuit of the offseason's top free agent prizes.

Instead, this Yankees team -- the Evil Empire -- is positioned in a galaxy far, far away, potentially readying the Death Star to blast into hyper-speed where it concerns the top free agents this winter.

What would make 'Death Star' Yankees 'pivot' and go after free agent Bryce Harper?

The Yankees might decide to use their super-galactic spending power to wipe out any advantage the Red Sox have at the moment

Brian Cashman was just messing with everybody, especially Scott Boras, with his "Death Star" quote, right?

Then again, if the White Sox are the only team in hot pursuit of Bryce Harper, as some baseball people seem to think, maybe anything really is still possible as it pertains to his free agency.

Who knows? Cashman seemingly had done everything but submit to a lie-detector test to convince the world he has no interest in signing Harper, and then suddenly he was making a Star Wars reference that plays into the Yankees' Evil Empire image.

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WATCH: Are the Yankees targeting Madison Bumgarner?

Brian Cashman may not be done addressing the rotation

Dec 13 | 9:39PM

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The New York Yankees have expressed that they want to add another power arm. Here's why Madison Bumgarner is a perfect fit.

The Yankees have their five-man rotation set, but could GM Brian Cashman find room to squeeze in Madison Bumgarner?

Cashman's "pivot" comment at the Winter Meetings on Wednesday served as a reminder that you can never totally count the Yankees out of making a surprise splash. Though Bryce Harper and Manny Machado immediately came to mind with Cashman's remarks, a blockbuster trade for Bumgarner remains a possibility even after the signing of J.A. Happ.

The 29-year-old ace and Giants playoff hero has one year and $12 million left on his contract. San Francisco is likely seeking "at least one high-end pitching prospect" in any deal for him, according to MLB.com's Jon Morosi.

Yanks selected De la Cruz, while Hill was traded to New York

Dec 13 | 2:27PM

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The Yankees saw a few players come and go during the Rule 5 Draft on Thursday at the Las Vegas Winter Meetings.

Yankees could still trade for ace after signing Happ

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado celebrates after hitting a home run during the first inning against the against the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the 2018 NLDS at Dodger Stadium. (Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports)

OTL collected more than 16,000 food-safety inspection reports from health departments that monitor all 111 North American facilities among the four major sports. It found that Yankee Stadium had a 79.07 percent violation rate, which ranked the worst among all MLB stadiums and 102nd out of 107 applicable venues. (There was not enough data for four venues.)

Of the 43 outlets inspected at Yankee Stadium, 34 of them contained high-level violations. OTL notes that six locations contained "raw, cooked or prepared food is aduleterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated or not discarded," according to ESPN.

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Still without a true ace, were Yankees right to settle for free agent J.A. Happ?

Yankees agreed to a two-year deal with Happ that contains a third-year option

While signing Happ sures up a solid five-man rotation for the Yankees in 2019, Martino adds that GM Brian Cashman isn't entirely out on the starting pitcher trade market. However, he is more comfortable with focusing on the team's other needs with Happ secured.

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Brian Cashman on Yankees' strategy: 'We are a fully operational Death Star'

"...we are prepared to pivot and react at any moment"

Dec 12 | 10:47PM

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You can now refer to GM Brian Cashman as Darth Vader after his latest comments at the Las Vegas Winter Meetings on Wednesday.

Cashman was asked once again about top free agent Bryce Harper, who he said Monday he was "surprised you are still asking" about. The prodding for a different answer stems from Harper's agent, Scott Boras, telling the media he "never heard the Yankees say that" on Wednesday.

Well, Cashman didn't necessarily change his stance about signing Harper. However, he did compare his organization to a certain Star Wars battleship...

As the Yankees continue to move towards a deal with free agent starter J.A. Happ, GM Brian Cashman is considering inking Britton to a new contract after acquiring the lefty from the Orioles before the 2018 trade deadline.

The 30-year-old Britton had a 2.88 ERA (4.08 FIP) with a 1.160 WHIP in 25 regular season appearances out of the Yankee bullpen.

Reds, Padres, Braves, and Mariners are all on his radar

By John Healy | Dec 12 | 2:52PM

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New York Yankees' Sonny Gray reacts as he heads to the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Friday, May 11, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II/AP)

The Yankees may not want Sonny Gray on their team anymore, but they are certainly holding him in high regard for any potential suitors.

The team has what they consider a strong offer out to Happ, and hope he accepts it. So far, Happ has held strong on his desire for three guaranteed years. The Yankees have been reluctant to go there for a 36-year-old pitcher. Still, there is strong mutual interest.

Plus Giancarlo Stanton and Gary Sanchez having bounce-back years

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone addresses the media prior to Game 3 of the 2018 ALDS against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. (Kevin R. Wexler/NorthJersey.com via USA TODAY Network)

Yankees manager Aaron Boone indulged in a lengthy interview with the media during the Las Vegas Winter Meetings, and he touched on a lot of the hot topics surrounding the team as it gears up for the new season.

Other than starting pitching, one of the biggest areas the Yankees need to figure out is what they are going to do at shortstop while Didi Gregorius recovers from Tommy John surgery. They have a couple options with winning the Manny Machado sweepstakes, and moving Gleyber Torres to shortstop -- his natural position -- among them.

Boone didn't divulge on which option he would rather have, but he did give credit to Torres for how his versatility in the infield will help the Yankees either way...

It was reported earlier Tuesday the Yankees may be in on the J.T. Realmuto trade talks, but GM Brian Cashman killed that idea right away during his media availabilty.

According to multiple reports, Cashman isn't pursuing a starting catcher, and is committed to Gary Sanchez staying in the position for the 2019 season.

The reason some may have believed the Yankees would want a change at the catching position stems from Sanchez' tumultuous season in 2018. He hit a dreadful .186/.291/.406 with 18 homers and 53 RBI over 89 games, as he battled trips to the DL with groin injuries.

Both Yankees and Phillies lost Corbin sweepstakes

Dec 11 | 8:28PM

New York Yankees starting pitcher J.A. Happ pitches in the first inning against Minnesota Twins at Target Field. (Brad Rempel/USA TODAY Sports)

The Yankees have been interested in a reunion with free-agent LHP J.A. Happ, but he might be out of their grasp soon.

According to The Post's George A. King III, Happ and the Phillies are "getting closer" to making a deal happen. The deal Happ was looking for was supposedly one for three years, and he hasn't seen that offer yet. SNY's Andy Martino reported earlier the Yankees have been "highly reluctant" to give the 36-year-old more than a two-year deal.

So, if the Phillies show those three years to Happ, he would likely rejoin the team that he played for from 2007-10. Both teams are searching for another starting pitcher after losing out on LHP Patrick Corbin (six-year, $140 million deal with Nationals) and RHP Nathan Eovaldi (four-year, $67.5 million deal with Red Sox)...

Tulowitzki, 34, has had many issues staying on the field in the past two seasons. He missed all of last season with bone spurs in both of his heels, and he suffered a brutal right ankle sprain in July 2017 that forced him to only play 66 games.

However, according to Yahoo! Sports Jeff Passan, Tulowitzki is currently working out at Long Beach State (his alma mater) and is "said to be in best health in a long time."

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Former Yankees OF Andrew McCutchen signs three-year deal with Phillies

McCutchen played 25 games with Yanks after trade last season

Dec 11 | 2:45PM

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Sep 16, 2018; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Andrew McCutchen (26) hits a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Catalina Fragoso-USA TODAY Sports (Catalina Fragoso)

Free agent OF Andrew McCutchen and the Phillies have reportedly agreed to a three-year deal, which was first reported by The Athletic's Matt Gelb.

Gelb adds that McCutchen's deal is worth $50 million with a club option.

After striking a trade with the Giants last season, McCutchen played 25 games with the Yankees. He hit .253/.421/.471 with five homers and 10 RBI over that span while filling a big gap with injuries plaguing the Yankees' outfield.

Brian Cashman and Brodie Van Wagenen have found that they had a good rapport

LAS VEGAS - Monday night at the winter meetings brought a frenzied rush for information, and the reader at home was left to sift through multiple reports, adrenaline pumping, trying to piece it all together.

So we thought it would be useful to gather everything we know so far in one place. The major story, as of this moment, is that the Mets and Yankees have been in serious trade talk about Noah Syndergaard and other pitchers. Late Monday we reported that the Yanks were "pushing hard" to get a deal done with the Mets.

From the Mets perspective, they considered a trade with the Yankees a real possibility, but one of several options.

The deal, which became the talk of the meetings on Monday night, would have the Mets sending Noah Syndergaard to the Yankees, while getting back catcher J.T. Realmuto from the Marlins.

Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen has made it clear he'd love to have Realmuto, but he doesn't seem willing to meet the Marlins' asking price, which would involve some combination of Amed Rosario, Brandon Nimmo and Michael Conforto.

The Yankees and Mets ignited the hot stove in Las Vegas at the Winter Meetings Monday night when word broke that the clubs were trying to work a three-team deal with the Marlins that would net the Yanks right-handed pitcher Noah Syndergaard and the Mets, catcher J.T. Realmuto.

Eventually, the smoke settled, as SNY's Andy Martino reported that the Yankees are interested in the Mets starting pitching as a whole (Zack Wheeler and Steven Matz would seem the logical options), and not just Syndergaard.

Yankees interested in Mets pitching

Both New York teams creating buzz at winter meetings in Las Vegas

Dec 10 | 11:55PM

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SNY MLB insider Andy Martino discloses the Mets, Yankees and Marlins have been in talks to send J.T. Realmuto, Noah Syndergaard on the move.

The Yankees, Mets and Marlins are discussing a potential three-team deal that could involve RHP Noah Syndergaard going to the Yankees and catcher J.T. Realmuto going to the Mets, according to multiple reports.

There is a "real possibility," SNY.tv's Andy Martino reports, that Syndergaard joins the Yankees in a blockbuster trade, however the Mets are also considering "10 other scenarios," according to Martino.

Yankees could look beyond Manny Machado

Dec 10 | 7:29PM

While the Yankees have been looking at Manny Machado as an infielder to take over while Didi Gregorius recovers from Tommy John surgery, they could also be in the trade market for Reds infielder Scooter Gennett.

The Yankees and Reds had "a little talk" regarding Gennett, according to Fancred's Jon Heyman, although it is unclear how significant of a talk it was.

The 28-year-old Gennett, who recorded a .310/.357/.490 batting line with 23 home runs and 92 RBIs in 154 games with Cincinnati last season, has one more year of arbitration eligibility before he can become a free agent.

Here's what Indians want in trade for Corey Kluber, who Yankees have interest in

Yankees top prospect Estevan Florial is a target for the Indians

By Deesha Thosar | Dec 10 | 3:40PM

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Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber delivers against the New York Yankees during Game 2 of baseball's American League Division Series, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long) (Phil Long/AP)

The Indians are ready to part ways with their two-time Cy Young award winner, and they've made it clear who they want in return.

If the Tribe trade Corey Kluber, they would like to receive a young outfielder in the deal, according to MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi. As trade talks intensify with a number of teams, including the Dodgers, Cleveland is targeting Yankees top prospect Estevan Florial as a potential landing spot for Kluber.

Florial, 21, is New York's minor league star that broke out in 2018 despite a right hand injury that derailed some of his season. The Dominican Republic native put up a triple-slash line of .255/.354/.361 with six homers, 35 RBIs, 19 doubles, four triples, 16 stolen bases and a .799 OPS across 84 games primarily with Single-A Tampa.